YEARLY HIGH
0.2038 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1956 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1999 MUR

2016 DJF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.1956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2030 to the December average rate of 0.2014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2038 was down 1.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,019 MUR
2015 Average 988 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 978 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.08 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2035
0.1970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1999, compared to 0.1999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.0053 MUR (High: 0.2008 / Low: 0.1956). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MUR (High: 0.2004 / Low: 0.1993).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2030) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+11.88%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2030
2015 Avg (January) 0.1814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2038 0.2018 0.2030
February 0.2034 0.1999 0.2012
March 0.2025 0.1984 0.2003
April 0.1984 0.1969 0.1976
May 0.1994 0.1972 0.1980
June 0.2007 0.1987 0.1995
July 0.2004 0.1993 0.1997
August 0.2008 0.1956 0.1980
September 0.1998 0.1981 0.1989
October 0.2023 0.1994 0.2003
November 0.2021 0.1996 0.2010
December 0.2024 0.2002 0.2014